Don't Meaning in English

word · lemma: do not

US

/ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/

dohn, dohnt

UK

/ˈdəʊn/, /ˈdəʊnt/

dohn, dohnt

Definition

"Don't" is a contraction of "do not" used to make negative statements or give negative commands. It is used with all subjects except third-person singular (he/she/it).

Usage & Nuances

Very common in spoken and informal English. Not used with he/she/it (use "doesn't"). Used in commands ("Don't touch"). Sometimes used in informal written English, but contractions are less common in formal writing.

• Spanish: no (negación verbal) - no hagas (imperativo)
• Portuguese (BR): não (negação verbal) - não faça (imperativo)
• Portuguese (PT): não (negação verbal) - não faças (imperativo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 不要 (否定) - 别 (命令)
• Chinese (Traditional): 不要 (否定) - 別 (命令)
• Hindi: मत (नकारात्मक/आदेश)
• Arabic: لا (نفي/أمر)
• Bengali: করো না - করবেন না
• Russian: не - не делай
• Japanese: 〜しないで - 〜じゃない
• Vietnamese: đừng - không
• Korean: 하지 마 - 안 해
• Turkish: yapma - etme
• Urdu: نہ کرو - مت کرنا
• Indonesian: jangan - tidak

Example Sentences

Don't eat too much candy.

basic

Please don't make noise in the library.

basic

I don't like coffee.

basic

Don't worry about it, everything will be fine.

natural

If you don't understand, just ask.

natural

Don't you just love weekends?

natural